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Jennifer Brandt interviews Anna Copley and Erin Dougherty about their hospitality efforts with college students on Gonzaga's campus. Erin, who recently graduated from Gonzaga, talks about hosting a Bible study for college students, with Mitzi Peterson providing the food. Anna, an ultrasound tech student, shares about baking for friends and gatherings as well has for a coffee shop. They discuss the challenges and joys of hospitality in partnership with their roommates, who have worked together in creative ways to engage and love guests in their apartment.

Dan Jarms and Mark Frankian discuss the importance of being ready for death, referencing Hebrews 9:27 and the concept of judgment. They define death and the second death as separation. Mark points to the significance of faith in Christ for eternal life, contrasting it with the "second death" in Revelation 20. They address the uncertainty of those unsure of their eternity, urging them to trust in Jesus, and caution against relying on good deeds or religion for salvation. Finally, they encourage believers to live faithfully, preparing for death by focusing on Christ and serving Him daily.

Dan and John discuss the afterlife, focusing on what happens to a loved one, "grandma," after death. They explore two scenarios: if grandma is a believer versus if she is not. For believers, upon death, their souls are immediately in the presence of the Lord, awaiting the final resurrection. For unbelievers, their souls enter an intermediate state, until the final judgment. They emphasize the importance of evangelism and the hope of reunion with loved ones in eternity. The conversation also touches on the grief process, encouraging believers not to grieve as those without hope.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Sandy Nowack.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Janice Millican.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Bob Millican.

Elizabeth Anderson discusses from her wealth of experience serving through hospitality, hosting various groups and individuals at her home. She highlights hosting the Doxa staff, long-term guests, and pre-marital counseling sessions. Elizabeth shares about making guests feel at home and the impact of hosting on her marriage and personal growth, as well as the challenges and rewards of hosting, including dealing with exhaustion and learning to be selfless. Elizabeth also shares her recipe for her Peach Almond Thumbprint Cookies, which she often uses for special occasions.Get the recipe

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Jeff Peterson.

In this episode of Dan Jarms and Mark Frankian conclude our series on baptism and the Lord's Supper with guidance for parents who are thinking through these ordinances with their children. Drawing from their experiences as fathers and grandfathers, they discuss practical steps for preparing children to understand what following Christ means and count the cost before participating in baptism and the Lord's Supper.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Mitzi Peterson.

Brian Sayers join Dan Jarms to discuss the meaning and practice of the Lord's Supper. They explain that it is a corporate act of remembrance of Christ's sacrifice, with roots in the Passover meal, emphasizing the communal nature of the meal. The elements of bread and wine symbolize Christ's body and blood, emphasizing incarnation and sacrifice. They weigh in on the debate over frequency of observance, noting weekly practice is growing among Evangelical churches. They contrast views on the Lord's Supper, including the memorial view, transubstantiation, and real presence. The conversation also touches on the order of baptism and the Lord's Supper, pointing to the Biblical pattern of baptism before taking the Lord's Supper, which has been the practice of churches throughout history.

In this special episode of the Faith Matters podcast, we have the privilege of sharing with you an episode from Dr. Greg Gifford's podcast on the topic of the brain and the mind. He will be speaking on a similar topic at the upcoming Transform Conference here at Faith on February 21-22.Register for the Transform Conference before February 2 to get the early registration priceLearn more about Dr. Greg Gifford's ministry and subscribe to his podcast!

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Leslie Widmer.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Tim Widmer.

Talitha Seymour discusses her passion for baking and its role in fostering community and evangelism. She shares her journey from Anderson Island to Spokane, where she got connected to Faith Bible Church through a friend at a medical wives' Bible study. Talitha enjoys baking and the way it can help build connections. For her, it has led to meaningful conversations and relationships. Talitha also shares her experience doing meal prep with a group of moms, pointing out the economical and relational benefits.

Dan Jarms and Joe Swanson discuss the process of discipling people toward baptism, emphasizing the role of disciple makers in guiding new believers. They highlight the importance of understanding the gospel, genuine repentance, and the willingness to count the cost of following Christ. Joe suggests that children should understand the gospel and demonstrate repentance before being baptized, typically around ages 12-18, though Faith has no hard age limits for baptism. They stress that baptism is a public declaration of faith and should not be seen as a hoop to jump through. Parents are encouraged to have open, honest conversations with their children about their faith journey.Recommended resources: Discipleship ToolboxSoul Diagnostic: How to Know if You Are a ChristianStop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart: How to Know for Sure You Are Saved by J.D. GreearAm I Really a Christian? The Most Important Question You're Not Asking by Mike McKinleyUnderstanding Baptism (Church Basics) by Bobby Jamieson

This episode explores the meaning and practice of baptism, focusing on believer's baptism as a public declaration of faith, repentance, and inclusion in the church. Dan Jarms and Joe Swanson discuss its biblical basis, symbolism, and practical importance for individuals and the church community. They emphasize baptism as a step following a credible profession of faith, and make distinctions from the practice of infant baptism. Plus, they offer guidance on preparing individuals, especially youth, for this significant act of commitment.

For the last few years, our program for moms, called MomLife, has included a video that women involved in the ministry watch either before their monthly gatherings or together at those gatherings. We are now making audio from those videos available on its own podcast feed to make it easier to access for all moms, whether they are involved in the ministry or not. It's all great biblical teaching for women, so we want to make it easy for the all moms in our church to benefit from it. Subscribe to the MomLife podcast on: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyOr, watch the video version.New episodes of the MomLife podcast will be released at the beginning of each month.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Justin Holland.

Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss premillennialism, defining key theological terms like eschatology, tribulation, rapture, and hermeneutics. They explain that premillennialism involves a future 1,000-year reign of Christ on Earth after His second coming. They emphasize the importance of consistent literal hermeneutics in interpreting Scripture. Premillennialism, particularly dispensational premillennialism, contrasts with other views by emphasizing the literal fulfillment of promises to Israel and the future restoration of Israel. They also caution against reading current events as direct fulfillments of prophecy.Recommended Resources: Because the Time is Near: John MacArthur Explains the Book of RevelationChrist's Prophetic Plans: A Futuristic Premillennial Primer

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Henry Yan.

Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss different end times views, focusing on the amillennial and postmillennial views. These different views come from different interpretations of Revelation 20:1-6, which describes a thousand year period of peace and Jesus' return. Postmillennialists envision a golden age of Christian rule before Jesus' return while amillennialists see the Millennium as a long, ongoing period of gospel spread, that takes place between Christ's first and second coming—in other words, that we are currently living in the "millennium". They also discuss the continuity of promises from the Old Testament to the New Testament, emphasizing that these views are interpretive differences within the Church and not barriers to fellowship or membership at Faith.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Shae Brown.

In this first part of a series designed to help us understand different End Times views—particularly of the Millennial Kingdom—Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss the essentials of the End Times, emphasizing the importance of a high view of Scripture and non-negotiable beliefs. They highlight the necessity of Christ's return, the reality of judgment and eternal consequences, and the promise of a bodily resurrection and a new heavens and new earth. They stress the importance of evangelism, driven by the belief in a real hell and a real heaven. The conversation underscores the unity of believers in these core tenets, despite differing views on the millennium. They conclude by encouraging active faith and social engagement until Jesus' return.

In this episode Dan Jarms answers two questions you sent in about end times and the second coming of Christ.What happens to believers when we die? Are we brought to heaven in an intermediate state of our souls without bodies or are we asleep and will rise to heaven when Christ returns. What happens to our old bodies? (1 Thessalonians 4:16)In Matthew 24:14, when Jesus says the Kingdom will be preached to all nations and then the end will come, what does he mean by "all nations"? 

This episode features a conversation with Frank and Caryl Sousa, who share their long history of practicing biblical hospitality by welcoming various guests, including exchange students, homeless individuals, and even professional athletes, into their home over the years. They discuss the blessings and challenges of this lifestyle, as well as provide practical tips for stretching meals and preparing simple, hospitable dishes.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Tamara Henning.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Christopher "Toph" Parkin.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Lydia Kinne.

In this episode we hear from Christine Pyle about how she and her husband host large groups to help build community and foster connection in the church.Featured recipe: Crockpot Korean Beef Tacos

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Walt Takisaki.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Crystal Peterson.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Paul Peterson.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Joe Swanson.

In this episode Logan Long and Seth Weber discuss how we as Christians are called to steward the earth that God has created. We look at a Biblical foundation starting in Genesis at creation for the idea that man is to work and keep the garden, talk about some of the environmental issues that are caused by man's sin, and look at the hope we have in Christ that leads us to aim for faithful stewardship through gratitude for all that God has blessed us with and the desire to love others.

In this episode we explore God's design for humanity and some of the specific implications for today regarding marriage and sexuality, gender, stewardship of the earth, and more.

In this episode we explore God's design for humanity. Understanding this will give us the foundation we need to answer questions like:Who are we?What is our purpose?What is the meaning of life?How do we relate to our creator?How do we relate to the creation around us?

Today on the Faith Matters podcast Global Outreach Partner Joe Grewe joins us to share his story and an update on the Grewe family. Listen to learn about the ministry work he and his wife Hannah, have been doing with the church and seminary in Leon, Spain and their future plans.Learn more about how you can keep up with and support the Grewes here.

In this episode we answer your questions about the Next Generation Facility Capital Campaign. Questions include:Planning aheadHow can funds be raised if the design isn't done and cost isn't known?What is our current budget and How much more giving beyond current will this be?What if the amount pledged or raised is not enough to cover the work we want to complete?Practical concernsWhat are the projects we are planning to accomplish with timeline? (Will carpets be replaced?)How will the foyer be expanded—is there room?Where will the medium size gathering place go—same as expanded Foyer?How many Growth Group meeting rooms do you anticipate being able to fit? Where?Property sale logisticsHow much are the two lots being sold for and where is the money going for each?Is the church involved in the development of the property, or just selling to a third party?Will we have enough parking?ParticipationHow can we pray for the campaign?What if we're not sure we can commit to an amount?Can I give to the campaign without making a pledge?

In this episode we hear from Taylor Amundson about how she and her family use hospitality as a way to reach out to the nations right here in Spokane. Featured recipe: Taylor's Coconut Chicken Tandoori with Oven Baked Rice and NaanView Recipe

In this episode Dan and Nathan discuss the basics of the Gospel as presented through "Two Ways to Live". After an overview they focus in on boxes five and six: 5. Jesus, the risen ruler and savior. 6. Two ways to live—our way or God's new way.View Two Ways to Live

In this episode Dan and Nathan discuss the basics of the Gospel as presented through "Two Ways to Live". After an overview they focus in on boxes three and four: 3. God's justice. 4. God sent Jesus to die for us. Plus Dan gives an example of how you can share the gospel through your testimony while still clearly presenting the whole gospel.View Two Ways to Live

In this episode Dan and Nathan discuss the basics of the Gospel as presented through "Two Ways to Live". After an overview they focus in on boxes one and two: 1. God, the good ruler and creator. 2. Our rebellion against God. Plus they give some helpful ways to connect every day life and conversation to the gospel.View Two Ways to Live

In our Someone You Should Know series, Chris Tornquist interviews Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Sam Parker.

In this episode we take a look at some of the theological errors and abuses of power that often take place within the Charismatic Movement and Health and Wealth or Prosperity Gospel.

In our Someone You Should Know series, Chris Tornquist interviews Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Sam Haney.

College Pastor Josh Gilchrist joins Dan to discuss the Spirits role in the New Covenant of giving Spiritual gifts. They talk through the gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 13 such as tongues, interpretation, healing, and prophecy, their scriptural purposes, and how we ought to think about these miraculous sign gifts in the modern Church.

Jared Millican and Dan Jarms discuss the pouring out of the Holy Spirit and his role and ministry in the New Covenant.

In our Someone You Should Know series, Chris Tornquist interviews Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Lynn Yount.

Mark Frankian and Dan Jarms discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and address some of the misconceptions about the differences between the Spirit's work in the Old and New Testaments.

John Gardner and Dan Jarms discuss the personhood and role of the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity. The Spirit is a helper and comforter. He inspired the writing of scripture and he helps us remember, understand, and obey God's Word. He indwells believers and helps us to pray, and acts as the seal of our salvation. View the referenced Systematic Hymnology Booklet with the Trinity graphic